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Nigerian Breweries Unveil Tiger Beer in the Market

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Nigerian Breweries On Friday rolled out Tiger Beer into Nigerian market, after 86 years of its existence in a Malayan territory now known as Singapore.

 

Tiger Beer, World’s No. 1 International Premium Asian Beer, is now a product of Nigeria’s leading brewer, Nigerian Breweries Plc.

 

The global beer is strikingly bold, refreshingly smooth, and unexpected in every way.

 

The launch campaign tagged #Uncage – the courage to challenge convention – showcased the courageous, bold and go-getting side of Nigerians, encouraging consumers across all divides to ‘uncage’ the courage and the tiger within them in pursuit of their dreams and passions.

 

As part of the lead-up to the launch, a number of celebrated Nigerians took to social media to talk about their fear which symbolically represents other crippling true life stories of fear, limitations and doubt.

 

These stories served as catalyst for their fans and many others to talk about their own fears too and start a conversation around breaking boundaries.

 

The celebs then received ‘The Tiger’ Invite. As this is an opportunity to challenge their fear of heights, the celebs accepted the challenge and invited ten die-hard fans who also kit up to join them in conquering their individual fears by climbing the Tiger Wall, an 70 ft wall at the Muri Okunola park in Victoria Island Lagos on the launch day.

 

Abimbola Craig, an actress and movie producer and one of the celebs, said “Fears and doubts are real. They are inhibiting, and unless you uncage yourself and break free from the hold, you may never g o with your passion and truly live your dreams.

 

“The feeling after climbing the Tiger Wall is really liberating and has reinforced my resolve to never hold back in reaching out to my aspirations,”

 

The attendees at the launch also experienced ‘The Tiger Den’ – a jungle-like experience simulating an encounter with a ferocious tiger complemented with thrilling music, sound effects and scenery.

 

There the invitees tested their courage and enjoyed a ‘real’ Tiger experience.

 

Franco Maria Maggi, Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries, said, “The Tiger Wall and Den are symbolic of the many fears, mental and physical boundaries we have to surmount daily in our pursuits.

 

“It’s not simply about heights. Tiger Beer is a beer for the bold, the courageous and the daring, encouraging them to ‘uncage’ bravery in pursuit of passion.

 

“Tiger Beer is a rallying point for those who are unknown, those with the potential to change the world; an unseen generation with a tiger inside.

 

“They are the ones we say are uncaged”.

 

Tiger Beer was born in 1932 on the streets of Singapore. A world acclaimed lager beer, is made with only the finest ingredients through a precise brewing process and uses only the finest quality ingredients.

 

The result is the intensely refreshing, full-bodied taste of one of the world’s leading contemporary beer brands that has won over 40 international awards and accolades including Gold at the prestigious world beer cup, gold medal at the Commonwealth Bottled Beer Competition, and the BIIA’s World’s Best Lager Beer award among others.

 

Tiger Beer, today, is arguably the world’s fastest growing premium brand, growing by 24% (2016) year on year, and still continues to grow rapidly and is currently marketed in over 60 countries, including UK, US, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Australia and now in Nigeria.

 

Tiger’s #uncage tag line suggests living on the edge. Uncaging your life from the bordered or clichéd life you have been living. Breaking free from the norm.

 

With the launch in Nigeria, Tiger is throwing down the gauntlet and inviting Nigerians to Uncage with a roar.

 

Tokunbo Adodo. Portfolio Manager – International Premium, said “Tiger Beer identifies with the bold Nigerian, whose passion brings him a sense of purpose.

 

“It is for the man of courage, and will be anchored around creativity, and inspiring real stories of people living their potential, and making their mark,

 

“Tiger believes everyone has a Tiger inside, which is why we uncage the courageous creative spirit of the young generation to help realize their true potential.

 

“It is only when you uncage your tiger, can we uncage the world. Tiger Beer’s courageous spirit appeals to the trend-conscious consumer, and we know the new 45cl Tiger Lager Beer format is right up their alley,” He concluded.

 

And the beer has found love with beer lovers with its debut SKU already.

 

Kolade Oguntoke, a Tiger Lager Beer new convert speaking at the launch event said, “I love the crisp refreshing light brew and unique taste of the beer.

 

“I also particularly enjoy that feeling of belonging to the ‘Uncage’ tribe which of course identifies with the struggles of people like me who are breaking boundaries and going against the odds to forge a path for ourselves.”

 

Tiger Beer is World’s No. 1 International Premium Asian Beer, available in more than 60 markets across the globe.

 

Launched in 1932, Tiger Beer is a beer internationally renowned for taste and quality. With the launch of Tiger in Nigeria, beer lovers are definitely for a great time.

 

Tiger Beer is already available for sale at retail stores nationwide.


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DBN Awards N13m in Grants to Tech Startups

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Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has awarded a total of N13 million in grants to three standout tech startups at the 2025 Techpreneur Summit held in Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and inclusive growth among Nigeria’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

DBN Awards N13m in Grants to Tech Startups

The winners include: BuyScrap, a digital marketplace for recyclable materials – N6 million; Qiqi Farms, which connects local farmers to hospitality and export markets – N4 million; Eco-Cyclers, a youth-led recycling initiative based in Enugu – N3 million

Alongside the grant awards, DBN also launched a new digital data asset, a first-of-its-kind platform aimed at enabling data-driven decisions within the MSME ecosystem.

The platform offers deep insights into business trends, sector-specific challenges, and growth opportunities—supporting smarter policymaking and targeted investments.

In his keynote address in Lagos, Tony Okpanachi, managing director/ CEO, DBN,   described the event’s theme, “CTRL + SHIFT: Tech Empowered Movement for Naija,” as a strategic call to reimagine enterprise development in Nigeria.

“This isn’t just a keyboard shortcut,” he said. “It’s a mindset reset—powered by technology—to build a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient business landscape. From financing to innovation, DBN remains committed to enabling MSMEs to thrive.”

Okpanachi emphasized that the Summit aligns with DBN’s AMPLIFI Strategy, which integrates digital transformation, sustainability, and scalability into its core programs.

He highlighted initiatives such as the Digital Shift Workshops and the Eco-Innovation Challenge as key steps toward embedding innovation in Nigeria’s MSME sector.

Encouraging young innovators, he added: “The future belongs to those bold enough to imagine and build it. DBN is proud to support the ideas that will shape tomorrow.”

A major highlight was the unveiling of the DBN Data Asset—a digital platform designed to provide real-time, evidence-based insights into Nigeria’s MSME landscape.

The platform combines DBN’s proprietary data with external sources like the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to offer a comprehensive view of MSME performance by region and sector.

Jeremy Dan Okayi, DBN’s Head of Strategy, Policy & Innovation, described the platform as: “A reservoir of insight, potential, and direction—built on two years of collaboration and shared vision. This tool will support informed decision-making across the public and private sectors.”


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FCCPC Shuts France, Belgium, and Italy Visa Centres in Abuja Over Alleged Consumer Rights Violations

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In a bold enforcement action, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), supported by the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has sealed off the visa application centres of France, Belgium, and Italy in Abuja over alleged consumer protection breaches and obstruction of regulatory investigations.

The affected centres—located at Mukhtar El-Yakub House in the Central Business District and operated by TLS Contact, a Teleperformance Company—were shut down following reports that they refused to accept formal correspondence from the FCCPC regarding a consumer complaint. The Commission cited further infractions, including obstruction of investigation and alleged assault of its officers during lawful duties.

Speaking to journalists at the scene, Mrs. Boladale Adeyinka, Director of Surveillance and Investigations at the FCCPC, explained: “This is an enforcement operation against TLS. On March 25, 2025, we served them a letter to address a consumer complaint, which they refused to accept. Instead, TLS officers assaulted our team, and in a subsequent visit on June 17, they also allegedly assaulted uniformed police officers.”

Citing Section 33 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), Mrs. Adeyinka emphasized that failure to comply with Commission directives constitutes a criminal offense, punishable by imprisonment, fines of up to ₦20 million, or both.

TLS has been ordered to appear before the Commission on June 20, 2025, to provide testimony, submit evidence, and make formal depositions. The company may be held liable for any financial losses suffered by applicants due to the disruption of visa services.

Despite multiple requests for comment, management at TLS Contact declined to respond as of press time.


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How and Why N210 Trillion is Missing in NNPCL – CFO

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Adedapo Segun, chief financial officer (CFO), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has explained why there is a missing sum of N210 trillion in the company’s audited financial statement spanning from 2017 to 2023.

How and Why N210 Trillion is Missing in NNPCL - CFO

According to Segun, the missing funds are cash calls requested by joint venture (JV) partners and settlement to the JVs.

He spokeat a session of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts chaired by Aliyu Wadada.

Segun was responding to an alarm raised by the committee over missing N210 trillion in NNPCL’s audited financial statement.

Recall that Wadada issued a one-week ultimatum to NNPCL to account for the missing N210 trillion.

Reacting, Segun said, “The N103 trillion and N107 trillion are made up of joint venture cash calls that have been requested by the JV operators and JV cash call payments made by NNPCL, which are yet to be reconciled because governance procedures were not done at that time.

“That is why you see the description reflecting those two items would be washed out because they are two sides of the same transaction, which is the cash calls by JV partners and the settlement by NNPCL.”

However,  Habu Sadeik, a financial analyst, in a post on X on Thursday, said Segun’s response was unsatisfactory.

Saidik faulted NNPCL’s response about the fund discrepancies, noting that something is not right with the audited financial statement.

“Forget about the senators’ lack of knowledge.

“The CFO’s response is not satisfactory. Are you saying that cash calls worth hundreds of trillions are just appearing on your FS only in 2024 without 31 disclosure?

“If it’s a cash call, why hasn’t the disclosure said so?

“Which cash call is over 100 trillion?

“Something is definitely not right, and I hope they retrospectively correct that FS.

“Someone somewhere did a chef’s work,” he wrote on X.

 

 


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